Alvarado Cabin on the river and Creeper Trail
Entire cabin in Damascus, Virginia
- 4 guests
- 2 bedrooms
- 2 beds
- 1 bath
Hosted by Katie
- 6 years hosting
Listing highlights
Top 5% of homes
This home is highly ranked based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.
On the Virginia Creeper Trail
Right along the Virginia Creeper Trail with river access steps from the cabin
Full kitchen for cooking in
A well-stocked kitchen with a full-size oven, dishwasher, and four-burner stove
A place guests keep coming back to
Many guests return for repeat stays, praising the peaceful riverside setting and thoughtful details
**THIS CABIN IS NOT LOCATED ON THE MAIN PROPERTY**Our Big Rock Cabin, is tucked along the riverside near Alvarado Station, with a huge yard.Please make sure you count ALL GUESTS-including children in your reservation.Easy access to the Creeper Trail, which runs right alongside the river.A 2 bedroom cabin that boasts a well-stocked kitchen,oven, dishwasher, AC/heat, Smart TV and Wi-Fi.A large, partially covered porch with a gas grill, has gates on both entrances to help keep children/pets safe.
The space
At Laurel Run Cabins we strive to create a 'home away from home' atmosphere. Our cozy and charming log cabins have warm wood interiors, sweet country décor, plenty of extra quilts, games and reading material for cooler weather. When it's warm outside, the property offers great river access for fishing, swimming and kayaking (bring towels and river shoes!) A fire pit can be used year round to enjoy the rolling yard. Pet friendly with a $60 per pet charge. The porch is partially covered and has gates on it to help keep kids and pets safe while you enjoy the porch.
Guest access
At Big Rock the whole private property is yours to enjoy, including the section between the Creeper Trail and River.
Other things to note
-DO NOT WEAR BIKING/HIKING footwear in the cabin if it has spikes or hard bottoms. This will scar the floor and incur fees to repair it.
-PET OWNERS- please thoroughly read our pet policy in 'House Rules' before booking and reach out with any questions.
-PLASTIC SNAKES are nailed to the deck to deter birds from visiting, please warn the other guests that they aren't real :)
-SWIMMING AND KAYAKING- we ask that you bring your own towels for the river, and strongly recommend that you wear river shoes.
-CELL SERVICE-not all carriers work well at this cabin. We do have really good Wi-Fi at the cabin for you to use.
The space
At Laurel Run Cabins we strive to create a 'home away from home' atmosphere. Our cozy and charming log cabins have warm wood interiors, sweet country décor, plenty of extra quilts, games and reading material for cooler weather. When it's warm outside, the property offers great river access for fishing, swimming and kayaking (bring towels and river shoes!) A fire pit can be used year round to enjoy the rolling yard. Pet friendly with a $60 per pet charge. The porch is partially covered and has gates on it to help keep kids and pets safe while you enjoy the porch.
Guest access
At Big Rock the whole private property is yours to enjoy, including the section between the Creeper Trail and River.
Other things to note
-DO NOT WEAR BIKING/HIKING footwear in the cabin if it has spikes or hard bottoms. This will scar the floor and incur fees to repair it.
-PET OWNERS- please thoroughly read our pet policy in 'House Rules' before booking and reach out with any questions.
-PLASTIC SNAKES are nailed to the deck to deter birds from visiting, please warn the other guests that they aren't real :)
-SWIMMING AND KAYAKING- we ask that you bring your own towels for the river, and strongly recommend that you wear river shoes.
-CELL SERVICE-not all carriers work well at this cabin. We do have really good Wi-Fi at the cabin for you to use.
Where you’ll sleep
What this place offers
River view
Mountain view
Waterfront
Kitchen
Wifi – 25 Mbps
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Rated 4.97 out of 5 from 183 reviews.
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This home is in the top 5% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability
Overall rating
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness
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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value
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Where you’ll be
Damascus, Virginia, United States
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Neighborhood highlights
Damascus is a small but lively town with lovely period architecture and a soul of southern hospitality. Boxed in on three sides by National Forest, the area offers unparalleled access to the outdoors for people of all fitness levels. Often referred to as “Trail Town, USA”, it is known for its hiking, biking, and heritage trails. The Appalachian Trail follows Laurel Avenue right through the heart of Damascus. The Virginia Creeper Trail, a 34-mile multi use trail from Abingdon to Whitetop Mountain, is one of the countries most cherished Rail-to-trails. The Trans-America National Bicycle Trail, the Iron Mountain Trail, the Daniel Boone Heritage Trail, the Crooked Road Musical Heritage Trail, and Virginia’s Birding and Wildlife Trail all pass through Damascus along their routes. Neighboring parks like Grayson Highlands State Park, Hungry Mother State Park, and the Mt. Rogers National Recreation Area offer hiking at every degree of difficulty, and some of the best single-track mountain biking you will find in the U.S. The highest navigable road in Virginia leads to the summit of Whitetop mountain which provides panoramic views of three states from over 5,000 feet of elevation.
Aside from the 1,500 feet of river frontage you’ll be able to enjoy at Laurel Run Cabins, there are many more nearby rivers and streams in both Virginia and Tennessee offering world class trout fishing and a wide variety of other game species, along with kayaking and rafting. South Holston Lake (20 minutes from the cabins) is gorgeous and never overcrowded. Renting a Pontoon boat, jet ski, SUP, or kayak are great ways to get out on the water and explore this unspoiled area.
Nearby Abingdon, a Virginia Historic Landmark and thriving artistic community, hosts the Barter Theater, which opened on June 10, 1933 and is the longest-running professional theatre in the nation. Enjoy unique local shops, historical buildings, a thriving farmers market and year-round live music at a number of venues. Abingdon was voted #1 in USA Today’s “Best Small-Town Food Scene” competition. Try White Birch, 128 Pecan, Rain, The Peppermill, the Tavern, or The Harvest Table in nearby Meadowview.
Aside from the 1,500 feet of river frontage you’ll be able to enjoy at Laurel Run Cabins, there are many more nearby rivers and streams in both Virginia and Tennessee offering world class trout fishing and a wide variety of other game species, along with kayaking and rafting. South Holston Lake (20 minutes from the cabins) is gorgeous and never overcrowded. Renting a Pontoon boat, jet ski, SUP, or kayak are great ways to get out on the water and explore this unspoiled area.
Nearby Abingdon, a Virginia Historic Landmark and thriving artistic community, hosts the Barter Theater, which opened on June 10, 1933 and is the longest-running professional theatre in the nation. Enjoy unique local shops, historical buildings, a thriving farmers market and year-round live music at a number of venues. Abingdon was voted #1 in USA Today’s “Best Small-Town Food Scene” competition. Try White Birch, 128 Pecan, Rain, The Peppermill, the Tavern, or The Harvest Table in nearby Meadowview.
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